Panasonic au-xpd1 User manual

FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
Operating Instructions/Mode d’emploi/
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Memory Card Drive/Lecteur de carte mémoire/
Unidad de transferencia de tarjeta de memoria
Model No. AU-XPD1
VQT5K99
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and
save this manual for future use.
Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, et le
conserver à des fins de référence ultérieure.
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones y
guarde este manual por si tiene que utilizarlo en el futuro.
SS0714KT0 -PS
Printed in Japan
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Read this rst!
WARNING:
● To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment
to rain or moisture.
● To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this equipment away
from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed
to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid
containers on top of the equipment.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect
the mains plug from the AC receptacle.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in
a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of
electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and
any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use
the recommended accessories only.
CAUTION:
Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION (U.S.A, Canada Only):
This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 110 - 240 V AC.
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada.
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a
different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic
authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
indicates safety information.
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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: AU-XPD1
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Support contact: 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do
not make any unauthorized modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC
local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
indicates safety information.

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Notice (U.S.A. only):
Disposal may be regulated in your community due to Environmental
considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website:
http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.
The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Software used by this product
This product contains software provided under the GNU General Public License
(GPL) and the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). The user has the
right to obtain, change and redistribute the source code as he/she wishes.
To obtain the source code, visit the following web site.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Please do not make enquiries regarding the source code you obtain.

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Read this first!............................................................................................ E-1
Before Use.................................................................................................. E-5
Overview..................................................................................................... E-5
Features...................................................................................................... E-5
Operating Environment Required for Installation .................................. E-5
Supplied Accessories ............................................................................... E-6
Parts and their Functions ......................................................................... E-7
Connecting the P2 Drive to a Personal Computer.................................. E-8
Removing the P2 Drive from a Personal Computer ............................... E-9
Inserting a P2 Card.................................................................................. E-10
Removing a P2 Card.................................................................................E-11
Write-protecting a P2 Card ......................................................................E-11
Installing a USB Driver for Windows ..................................................... E-12
Installing a USB Driver for Mac .............................................................. E-12
Q & A......................................................................................................... E-13
Specifications .......................................................................................... E-14
Table of Contents
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States.
Macintosh, Mac, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
United States.
Other names of companies and products are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective companies.
● In these instructions, Microsoft® Windows®, Windows® 7 Professional,
Windows® 7 Ultimate, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1 are referred to as
“Windows,” “Windows 7 Professional,” “Windows 7 Ultimate,” “Windows 8,” and
“Windows 8.1” respectively.
● In these instructions, Macintosh®, Mac®, Mac® Pro, and Mac OS® X are referred
to as “Macintosh,” “Mac,” “Mac Pro,” and “Mac OS X” respectively.
● In these instructions, an express P2 card, P2 card, and Memory Card Adapter
(AJ-P2AD1) are collectively referred to as “P2 card.”
The illustrations used in these instructions depict express P2 cards as an
example.
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Before Use
• Install the USB drivers onto your personal computer from our website.
Refer to the installation manual on the website for information on how to install
the drivers.
For the latest information on drivers, visit the “Service and Support” page on
the following website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
• The P2 drive (AU-XPD1) may become warm during use, but this is not a
malfunction.
Overview
The AU-XPD1 (referred to as “P2 drive” in these instructions) is a single-slot
drive for reading and writing P2 content on P2 cards (one card at a time) when
connected to a Windows or Mac computer via USB 3.0 or USB 2.0.
The P2 drive is capable of making high-speed transfers of clip data shot with a
memory card camera-recorder for P2 cards to a personal computer (Windows/
Macintosh).
This device supports not only the transferring and copying of clips recorded on P2
cards, but also direct editing.
Features
• Single-slot P2 card drive with USB3.0 interface
• Light, compact, and portable
• Supports both Windows and Mac operating systems
• A Memory Card Adapter (AJ-P2AD1) can be used.
◆ NOTE:
• For details on the Memory Card Adapter and microP2 card, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with each device.
Operating Environment Required for Installation
The host computer requires the following operating environment to operate the P2
drive.
USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port (one or more):
Each P2 drive requires at least one USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) port for data transfer
and power supply. Up to two P2 drives can be connected to a single computer.

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Supplied Accessories
◆ NOTE:
• The model number of this product
varies based on the AC adaptor that
is supplied with the unit (AU-XPD1).
The AC adaptors in the table to the
right are supplied with each model
number.
Model No. AC adaptor
AU-XPD1P VSK0815F
AU-XPD1E VSK0815L
VSK0815K
AU-XPD1EN VSK0815M
VSK0815K
USB cables (2)
AC adaptor
■AU-XPD1P (1)
■AU-XPD1E (2 types)
(For the U.K.) (For areas other than the U.K.)
■AU-XPD1EN (2 types)
(For the Australia) (For areas other than the Australia)
• Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have
unpacked the product.

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Parts and their Functions
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥
A Access indicator
Lights green during P2 card access.
◆ NOTE:
• This blinks rapidly in red when the power supply is insufficient. ( page E-9)
• Do not remove a P2 card during access. The file data could be corrupted or
the P2 card could be damaged.
B P2 Card slot
Insert a P2 card.
The P2 drive is designed for P2 cards and does not work with other cards.
C EJECT button
Press this button to remove a P2 card from the P2 drive.
D USB 3.0 connector (POWER connector)
Use the supplied USB cable to connect this to the USB connector on the
supplied AC adaptor to power the P2 drive from the AC adaptor.
E USB 3.0 connector (SIGNAL connector)
Use the supplied USB cables to connect this connector to a USB 3.0 port on a
personal computer to transfer data and to power the P2 drive from the computer.
FFAN
This is the vent for the unit’s cooling fan.
The fan operates automatically depending on the operating temperature. Make
sure the vent is not obstructed while operating the unit.
◆ NOTE:
• If a malfunction occurs with the fan motor, the access indicator will blink slowly
(about 1-second intervals) in red.
◆ NOTE:
• Do not use the P2 drive in an upright position. Otherwise malfunction or damage
to the P2 drive may occur.

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Connecting the P2 Drive to a Personal
Computer
1
Connect the supplied USB cables
to each USB 3.0 connector
(SIGNAL, POWER) on the P2 drive.
2
Connect the other end of the USB
cable connected to the SIGNAL
connector to the USB 3.0 port on
your personal computer, and the
other end of the cable connected
to the POWER connector to the
supplied AC adaptor.
The access indicator blinks green and then
turns off, and a drive letter for the P2 drive
appears on the personal computer.
◆ NOTE:
• The P2 drive will not operate if you connect the USB 3.0 connector
(POWER) to a USB 2.0 port on the personal computer.
3
For the rst time you use the P2 drive, proceed with the USB
driver installation.
 Refer to “Installing a USB Driver for Windows” (page E-12)
 Refer to “Installing a USB Driver for Mac” (page E-12)
■USB cables
• Use the supplied 1.0 m (39-3/8 inches) USB cables. If you lose the supplied USB
cables, purchase two 1.0 m (39-3/8 inches) or shorter USB cables (USB 3.0
compliant). The P2 drive may not work with USB cables of different length.
• Do not transport the P2 drive with USB cables connected. The P2 drive could be
damaged.
Two USB cables are required to
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■USB cable connection
• Two USB cables are required to connect the P2 drive.
• When only the USB (SIGNAL) connector on the P2 drive is connected to
a personal computer, the corresponding driver letter appears, but the
content of an inserted P2 card will not appear. In such cases, the access
indicator will blink rapidly in red.
• When only the (POWER) USB connector on the P2 drive is connected to a
personal computer, the corresponding drive letter does not appear.
■Using a USB hub
• Use only self-powered USB hubs (self-powered hubs supply their own power via
an AC adaptor). (A bus-powered USB hub may not work with this device.)
• Use a USB hub that supports USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). (Operation is not
guaranteed for USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hubs.)
◆ NOTE:
• If the USB 3.0 (SIGNAL) connectors on the two P2 drives are connected to the
USB hub, the P2 drives may not be recognized, the device driver may not be
applied, and other problems may occur.
Removing the P2 Drive from a Personal
Computer
■Windows
If a P2 card is inserted in the P2 drive, click the up arrow icon in the desktop
task tray, select “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”, select “Remove P2
drive” before disconnecting the two USB cables.
When there is no P2 card in the drive, the USB cables can be removed without
the need for any computer operations.
■Mac OS X
If a P2 card is inserted in the P2 drive, drag the P2 card icon to the Trash, check
that the icon has disappeared and the access indicator on the P2 drive has
turned off before disconnecting the two USB cables.
When there is no P2 card in the P2 drive, the USB cables can be removed
without the need for any computer operations.
◆ NOTE:
• After safely removing hardware in Windows, you can make the computer
recognize the P2 drive again by connecting both USB cables.